Development Applications
Below you will find Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), and Plan of Subdivision/Condominium (DPS/DPC) applications that have been submitted to the Town. You will also find a description of each application and supporting documents, the status of applications, links to Council agendas and staff reports, and notices of the decision of Council.
The complete application materials are received as part of the public planning process and do not represent the opinions of the Town. They are posted here to be transparent regarding the information received on a planning application. Public notice is provided for each application by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, by posting a sign on the subject property, and through the Town's news releases.
How to participate in a Public Meeting
Public Meetings are held during regular Council meetings, occurring the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. For the full Council and Committee schedule and agendas, please see the Council calendar. Notice of a public meeting is provided by a sign posted on the subject property, by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property and through Town news releases.
How to make a formal comment
Comments regarding development applications may be submitted by email to planning@penetanguishene.ca or by letter to the Town of Penetanguishene Planning and Community Development department 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009 Penetanguishene, Ontario L4R 2G2. All comments will be considered up until a decision of Council is made.
If you are submitting letters, emails, or other communications concerning a development application, you should be aware that your name and the fact you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it available to the public, unless you expressly request the Town to remove it.
Below you will find Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), and Plan of Subdivision/Condominium (DPS/DPC) applications that have been submitted to the Town. You will also find a description of each application and supporting documents, the status of applications, links to Council agendas and staff reports, and notices of the decision of Council.
The complete application materials are received as part of the public planning process and do not represent the opinions of the Town. They are posted here to be transparent regarding the information received on a planning application. Public notice is provided for each application by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property, by posting a sign on the subject property, and through the Town's news releases.
How to participate in a Public Meeting
Public Meetings are held during regular Council meetings, occurring the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. For the full Council and Committee schedule and agendas, please see the Council calendar. Notice of a public meeting is provided by a sign posted on the subject property, by mail to residents within 120 meters of the subject property and through Town news releases.
How to make a formal comment
Comments regarding development applications may be submitted by email to planning@penetanguishene.ca or by letter to the Town of Penetanguishene Planning and Community Development department 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009 Penetanguishene, Ontario L4R 2G2. All comments will be considered up until a decision of Council is made.
If you are submitting letters, emails, or other communications concerning a development application, you should be aware that your name and the fact you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it available to the public, unless you expressly request the Town to remove it.
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200 Main Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Official Plan Amendment proposes to redesignate the lands from Neighbourhood Area and Environmental Protection to Mixed Use and Commercial Area. The amendment would also remove the Future Study Overlay from Schedule B.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to rezone the Subject Lands from the Rural (R) zone and the Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) Zone to the Mixed Use Commercial Exception x (MUC-x) zone. The Exceptions would be to permit the following site-specific uses:
- Permit Townhouses in the MUC Zone
- Permit Dwelling Units above Main Floor Commercial unites
- Permit a Maximum Height of 26 metres (6 stories)
Supporting Documents:
The following supporting documents have been submitted in support of the application and are available here.
- Private Open House Materials - February 2024
- Environmental Impact Study prepared by WSP Canada Inc., dated February 24, 2024.
- Archaeological Study (Phase 1 and 2) prepared by AMICK Consultant Limited dated June 17, 2024.
- Master Servicing and Stormwater Management Report prepared by C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc., dated February 13, 2024.
- Transportation Impact Study prepared by C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc., dated February 2024.
- Phase Plan prepared by SRN Architects dated May 2024 outlining the proposed phasing of the development.
- Urban Design Brief prepared by Sajecki Planning dated May 2024.
- Land Use Compatibility and Air Quality Study prepared by WSP Canada Inc., dated April 2024.
- Noise Impact Study prepared by WSP Canada Inc., dated May 3, 2024.
- Town Entry Concept Board prepared by C.F. Crozier & Associates.
- Sun and Shadow Study prepared by Sajecki Planning dated August 30, 2024.
- Planning Justification Report prepared by Sajecki Planning dated August 2024.
- Elevation Drawings by SRN Architects dated August 23, 2024.
- Draft Official Plan Amendment
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
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25 Jeffery Street (former Penetanguishene General Hospital)
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Description of Application: The Town has not received a formal application submission. The applicant is in the process of completing the necessary drawings and reports to submit a complete application. An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are required to facilitate development.
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128 Burke Street
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION The Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes nineteen (19) townhouse units distributed across three (3) blocks fronting on Burke Street. The plans also include a block dedicated for future development considerations, fronting on the unopened portion of Beaulieu Drive. Please see the attached concept plan.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from the Deferred (D) zone to the Residential Three Exception (R3-X) zone to permit Townhouses as well as apply site-specific exception provisions including a reduction to minimum yard setbacks, an increase to the maximum lot coverage, a reduction to the minimum lot frontage, and a reduction to the minimum lot area.
Supporting Documents:
The following supporting documents have been submitted in support of the application and are available here.
- Functional Servicing & Preliminary Stormwater Management Report prepared by WMI & Associates Limited dated May 2024.
- Traffic Impact Brief prepared by WMI & Associates Limited dated May 16, 2024.
- Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Nethery Planning dated June 11, 2024.
- Context Map prepared by Nethery Planning dated May 8, 2024.
- Planning Justification Report prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
- Public Consultation Strategy Report prepared by Nethery Planning, no date.
- Tree Inventory, Analysis, Preservation, Compensation Plan/Report prepared by Landmark Environmental Group Ltd. dated March 2024.
- Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Freen Geotechnical Ltd. dated May 21, 2024.
- Hydrogeological Study and Water Balance Analysis prepared by Wilson Associates dated May 2, 2024.
- Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment prepared by AMICK Consultants Limited dated March 13, 2024.
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Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment Z.A. 2/2024 (Town Initiated)
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Notice of Passage - pending
Appeal Date: pending
Description of Application:
The housekeeping changes are intended to clarify the bylaw and make corrections. The following are the proposed changes at a high-level:
- Definitions update for Attached, Structure and Temporary Tent.
- Changes to the provisions for Accessory Buildings or Structures related to their number, height, and setbacks from front yards and other buildings.
- Changes to the provisions for Additional Dwelling Units in a Main Building, and in a Detached Accessory Building.
- Removal of a provision that requires Frontage to be only through a Plan of Subdivision.
- Changes to the regulations for Platforms and Porches and clarity on when they apply.
- Adding a Temporary Tent as a permission in all zones, excluding the Environmental Protection (EP) zone
- Adding the permission for an Additional Dwelling Unit in a Single Detached Dwelling in the Residential Three (R3) Zone.
- Correction of terms within the permitted yard encroachment section.
- Removal of duplicate regulations for accessible parking spaces.
- Updates to eight (8) different exception zones for corrections.
- Corrections to nine (9) Holding Symbols.
Supporting Documents:
The following supporting documents are available to view here:
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40 Edward Street
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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting
Council is considering a recommendation report on the application on August 14, 2024. The agenda and report are available here: Council (penetanguishene.ca)
Description of Application:
The property is subject to provisional consent to sever approval (File No. B6/2023) which is conditional upon approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to apply a holding symbol to the Retained Lot (see Location Map). A holding symbol is a tool under section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 that is used to limit or prohibit development until certain technical matters are addressed. In this case, the purpose of applying the holding symbol is to prohibit development of the Retained Lot until a development application is submitted to the Town and approved by Council. The purpose of the holding symbol is to ensure the efficient and orderly future development of the Retained Lot. No development is proposed as part of this application. Should development be proposed in the future, additional notice will be provided, and an additional public meeting will be scheduled.
Supporting Documents:
The following supporting documents are available to view here: ZA 7 2024 - 40 Edward St
- Draft Reference Plan
- Notice of Decision Committee of Adjustment
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245 Church Street
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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting
Description of Application:
The application is to facilitate a Draft Plan of Subdivision having 23 lots for Single Detached Dwellings, 4 Lots for Townhouses, 1 Block for a Multiple Residential Unit having 4 units, 2 Blocks for Stormwater Management Ponds, and 1 Block for a Future Right of Way. The purpose of the application is to rezone the property from Deferred Development (D) Zone into appropriate zone categories to facilitate the subdivision (File No. PEN-SUB-2024-01). The following are the proposed zones and exceptions:
- Lot 1 and Lot 2, fronting onto Church Street will be rezoned to Residential Two Exception X (R2-x) Zone, with the exception to permit both Lots to have a Frontage of 12.8 metres where 15.0 metres is required.
- Lots 8 to 18, fronting onto a new public road will be rezoned to Residential Two (R2) Zone.
- Lots 3-6, fronting onto an extended Oxley Drive will be rezoned to Residential Three Exception x (R3-x) Zone, with the exception to permit a Lot Frontage of 6.5 metres where 7.5 metres is required.
- Lot 7, fronting onto Oxley Drive will be rezoned to Residential Three Exception x (R3-x) Zone, with the exception to permit an Interior Side Yard of 1.0 metres where 6.0 metres is required.
- Block 1 to be dedicated as a new municipal road,
- Block 2 and 3 to be dedicated as new Stormwater Management Ponds and zoned Open Space (OS) Zone.
- Block 4 to be dedicated to the Town as a future right of way.
Supporting Materials:
- Draft Plan of Subdivision – EcoVul Consulting Serivces Inc., dated December 14, 2023
- Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report – Cambium Consulting and Engineering, dated June 29, 2023
- Hydrogeological Study – Cambium Consulting and Engineering, dated November 15, 2023
- Planning Justification Report – EcoVue Consulting Services Inc., dated January 5, 2024
- Scoped Environmental Impact Study – Riverstone Environmental, dated March 2022
- Traffic Impact Study – Tatham Engineering, dated July 25, 2023
- Archaeological Phase 1 and 2 Report – Earthworks Archaeological Services Inc., dated December 13, 2023
- Geotechnical Report – Cambium Consulting and Engineering, dated November 11, 2022
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65 Nettleton Drive
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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting
Description of Application:
The application is submitted concurrently with a Consent to Sever application (File No. B3/2024) to create one (1) new lot for residential purposes on the Subject Lands which is facilitated through the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to rezone a portion of the Subject Lands to the Residential One Exception (R1-X) zone and Environmental Protection (EP) zone. The exception relates to a setback of 5 metres to a watercourse, whereas a minimum setback of 7.5 metres is required. The Amendment would facilitate future residential development and establish a building envelope on each of the proposed lots.
Supporting Documents:
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc., no date.
- Environmental Impact Study prepared by Azimuth Environmental Consulting, Inc. dated October 2022.
- Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Cambium Inc. dated March 26, 2024.
- Planning Justification Report prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. dated April 16, 2024.
- Traffic Impact Review Letter prepared by Tatham Engineering Ltd. dated March 1, 2024.
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1321 Sandy Bay Road
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Description of Application:
Zoning By-law Amendment: The following amendments are requested to the Zoning By-law: increase the height of an Accessory Building to 7.5 metres, whereas 5.5 metres is permitted and to increase the total Lot Coverage of all Accessory Buildings to 140.3 square metres, whereas 100 square metres is permitted. In addition, it would permit the creation of a new Additional Dwelling Unit that would be setback from the road 95 metres whereas 30 metres is required, have a height of 7.5 metres whereas 4.5 metres is required and have a Gross Floor Area of 111.5 square metres, whereas 60 square metres is permitted.
Supporting Materials:
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1255 Fuller Avenue
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- Draft Plan Conditions
- Notice of Decision (Zoning By-law Amendment)
- Notice of Decision (Draft Plan of Subdivision)
Description of Application:
Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of a total of 64 residential units consisting of 27 single-detached dwellings, 4 semi-detached dwellings, and 33 townhouse dwellings, as well as a stormwater management pond, and walkway.
Zoning By-law Amendment: The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from the Residential One (R1) zone to a combination of Residential Two Exception (R2-X), Residential Three Exception (R3-X), and Open Space (OS). The exceptions seek relief from the provisions related to the minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, and maximum lot coverage in the Town of Penetanguishene Zoning By-law.
Supporting Materials:
- Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc.
- Planning Justification Report prepared by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc.
- Stage 1-2 Archeological Assessment prepared by AMICK Consultants Ltd.
- Scoped Environmental Impact Study including a Species at Risk Assessment prepared by Cambium Inc.
- Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report prepared by PEARSON Engineering Ltd.
- Traffic Impact Study prepared by JD Northcote Engineering Inc.
- Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Cambium Inc.
- Hydrogeological Assessment and Water Balance Analysis prepared by Cambium Inc.
- Tree Preservation Plan prepared by JD Bell Associates Ltd.
Updated Materials:
- Environmental Impact Study prepared by Cambium Inc. dated December 8, 2023.
- Water Protection Comment Response Letter prepared by Cambium Inc. dated April 23, 2024.
- Arborist Report prepared by JDB Associates Ltd. dated April 2024.
- Shooting Noise Assessment prepared by EXP Services Inc. dated February 15, 2024.
- Updated Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. dated January 24, 2024.
- Functional Servicing Report prepared by Pearson Engineering Ltd. dated August 2023 (revised January 2024).
- Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan (Revision No. 3) prepared by JDB Associates Ltd. dated April 11, 2024.
- Updated Planning Justification Report prepared by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. dated August 2023 (revised March 20, 2024).
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Text and Schedule prepared by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. dated August 2023 (revised March 20, 2024).
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221 Fox Street
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- Notice of Decision for a Draft Plan of Subdivision - Appeal date November 5, 2024
- Draft Plan Conditions
- Notice of Passage of a Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal date November 5, 2024
- By-law 2024-43
Description of Application:
Draft Plan of Subdivision: The Draft Plan of Subdivision is intended to facilitate the development of 88 residential condominium townhouses, an open space block, a stormwater management facility, and an internal condominium road network. The proposed Open Space Zone is to recognize areas of the subject property that will not be developed, and include a stormwater management pond, the open space area associated with the common element condominium, and buffer areas.
Zoning By-law Amendment: The Zoning By-law Amendment application is to facilitate the proposed Plan of Subdivision development on the property. The requested rezoning proposes to rezone the subject property from the Deferred Development (D) Zone to the Residential Three Exception (R3-23) Zone, and Open Space (OS) Zone.
Supporting Materials:
- Environmental Impact Study and Species at Risk Assessment, including updated Bat Survey Investigation
- Traffic Impact Assessment
- Planning Justification Report
- Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report
- Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment
- Civil Engineering Drawing Set
- Plan of Condominium
- Plan of Subdivision
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